For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,785 students in Boone County, AR (there are 4 private schools, serving 150 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Boone County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%). Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR are Harrison Middle School, Bergman Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 5-8
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Grades: 1-4
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Grades: 5-8
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: 1-4
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Springs Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 429-8100
Grades: K-4
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #1010.
Harrison High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #1111.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg B
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2229
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
Alpena High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Denver St Bldg A
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Alpena, AR 72611
(870) 437-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Omaha Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3372
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Omaha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1515.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #1616.
Lead Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Grades: K-6
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
4754 Hwy 125 South
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K
| 193 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Grades: 7-9
| 591 students
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, AR include Harrison Middle School, Bergman Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School. Boone County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public schools are located in Boone County?
18 public schools are located in Boone County.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Boone County include: Forest Heights Elementary School vs. Valley Springs Elem. School, Bergman Middle School vs. Omaha Elementary School, Bergman High School vs. Harrison High School
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